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620.525 Duties of CASA volunteers.
(1)
(2)
CASA volunteers who have a conflict of interest in a case shall not be
appointed to the case.
The CASA volunteer shall:
(a) Attend all court hearings except that the CASA volunteer may be excused
by the court or the program director if emergency circumstances arise;
(b) Submit a written report and recommendation to the judge for
consideration in determining the best interest of the child at the
dispositional hearing, dispositional review hearings, other hearings as
requested by the court, and at least one (1) report every six (6) months for
as long as the case is assigned to a CASA volunteer;
(c) Monitor the case by visiting the child as often as necessary to observe
whether the child's essential needs are being met and whether court
orders are actually being carried out;
(d) Participate in any treatment planning conferences and reviews involving
the child to assess whether reasonable efforts are being made to provide
services to the child and family and determine the appropriateness and
progress of the child's permanent plan;
(e) Advocate a prompt, thorough review of the case if the child's
circumstances warrant the attention of the court;
(f) Interview parties involved in the case, including interviewing and
observing the child;
(g) Maintain complete written records about the case;
(h) Report any incidents of child or adult abuse or neglect to the appropriate
authorities and to the program director;
(i) Remain actively involved in the case until dismissed from the case by the
program director or judge with competent jurisdiction, or when an
adoption proceeding is finalized;
(j) Return all case-related materials including, but not limited to, written
notes, court reports, and agency documents, to the program director upon
the request of the program director; and
(k) Work with the cabinet representatives to advocate the best interest of the
child.
Effective:July 15, 1996
History: Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 245, sec. 7, effective July 15, 1996. -Created 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 264, sec. 6, effective July 13, 1990.
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